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From the Publisher Dear Dog News Readers, I can’t believe another month has gone by already! I really hope summer extends into September this year. While I really do love fall, I am really enjoying gardening and everything being so green right now. Pepper is truly happy to be swimming again! She loves it so much and is so excited once we hit the camp road that she needs to s ck her head or nose out of the moon roof so she can sniﬀ all the way down, and then o en she lets out li le cries once we stop because she cannot wait to get out of the car. In turn, it gives me much pleasure to see her so happy. I would say it is a favorite spot for both of us. Yesterday Pepper went for her annual exam and some shots. You o en hear about dogs who don’t par cularly like going to the vet or get anxiety over it. That is not Pepper! She is so thrilled to be there and see other people. Of course she doesn’t always enjoy being examined, but she gets over that very quickly. She really is just a happy Lab. Since we had some elevated liver and kidney levels about year or more ago, I had them take a look

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Table of Contents Hot Dog News ...................... 2 Furry Words ......................... 4 Ask the Vet ............................ 4 Basic Training Tips ................ 6 Ask Bammy ............................ 7 Memorials/End of Life ....... 8,9 Performance Dog Training ....10 Words, Woofs & Meows ..... 11 Rescue of the Month ............12 Dr. My Eyes ...........................12 Dogs for Adoption ............... 13 Calendar of Events .............. 14 Business Directory .............. 15

Can I tell you how much I miss having a dog? I have cats but it’s just not the same. The upside is I get to live vicariously through you when you come in for a psychic reading or as I answer your questions for this Furry Words column! I do get to hear from mine in heaven, but oh what I would give for one more snuggle. I asked for your dog questions on my Sara Moore Enlightened Horizons Facebook page and did mini readings on as many as I could. Here’s what your pups had to say. Anne S. asked about George, who is still living. “Why is he so fearful when people come into our house? It’s nonstop barking!” He gets so excited and he wants to talk with all of you! It’s so funny, because he shows me an image of being at my relatives. People were always coming and going and it was LOUD for me. They all want to be noticed and part of the conversation. He thinks he’s just chiming in. When I ask how can we get him to stop, I see you giving him an extra fancy bandanna that he wants to show off, but he has to be quiet for people to get close to him. Sounds a bit odd but it’s worth trying! Jeri M. has Murphy and she wants to know about his leg. First thing I heard was take it oﬀ. He doesn’t need it. He sort of does, because from what he’s showing me he’s not a li le dog, but from his perspec ve it’s just slowing him down and more trouble than it’s worth. Standard disclaimer is I’m not a veterinarian, so talk this over with them, obviously! April D. wants to know “Why

Heartworm Update Q. Can you tell me about heartworm disease? My li le dog is mostly indoors, so how would my dog get it?

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Rebel is so aggressive to other 4 leggers? Is she bored? Is she mad we moved her from sunny California to cold and humid NH?” Holy smokes, YES she’s bored!!! She needs brain games. You are doing a great job of exercising her but she needs you to wear out her mind as much as her physical body. She doesn’t care one bit where she lives as long as you’re there with her. Awwww! That’s so sweet! I actually think she is enjoying this cooler climate. Tracy M. asks if Justice is feeling better and what would make him more comfortable? Yes he is feeling much better. I get a pain in my left hip but I’m hearing that the forced rest and relaxation is helping tremendously. I also feel that it forced you to take some time off, too, which was fantastic for you as well!

Ask the Vet… by Dr. Judith Herman

Heartworm disease use to be rare in Maine especially north of Bangor. With the higher temperatures, we er environments, and the large influx of southern dogs into Maine, more dogs are at risk for heartworm (Dirofilaria immi s) infec on than in the past. To understand heartworm disease we need to know the life cycle of this parasite. So what is heartworm? It is a spaghe -like worm that lives in the heart of the dog. Dogs, coyotes, and other canids are the natural host, which means the worm will thrive and reproduce in them. Any canid that has adult male and female heartworms can infect another dog through mosquito bites. A mosquito bites an infected dog and ingests the heartworm baby (microfilaria). The parasite develops

into the infec ve stage in the stomach of the mosquito. Your dog is bi en by the mosquito, which transmits the larvae into your dog. The developing larvae are in the ssues for the next one to two months. A er that, the developing adult is in the bloodstream and heart for four to ﬁve months. Heartworms need to have male

Donna C. has Hans, living. “Is he in more pain than he is showing from his glaucoma?” No, I don’t get that he is. My belly just felt yucky, however. Is he on medica on for it? If so, the pain meds make him feel a bit nauseous and without it his eyes feel more dry and irritated than painful. Hans has always relied so much on his sense of hearing that I don’t think glaucoma is aﬀec ng him the same way a person or animal that used sight as their primary sense would. Kelly G. has Sabrett and wants to know why he barks a lot? I get a HUGE smile on my face with Sabrett and hear him say very quietly and smugly, “Because I can.” You tend to put up with a lot from other people, and it’s time for you to put your foot down and tell them to knock it off. They’re asking for you to set boundaries for both you and them. Your life will be so much better if you figure out how to do that and you’ll be much more respected in the long run. Sabrett will validate that you’re doing well by barking a whole lot less. Elizabeth C. asked if Jake lead her to Henry? Absolutely. You needed love and to be understood. You hold your cards close to your chest and only let people you really trust into your inner circle. Henry is a sexy beast (I’m laughing because I have no idea if he’s a dog or man) but he always has your best interest in mind. If you need a nap, they make sure you get it. If you need fun, they act ridiculously silly! Jake is pre y darned proud of himself! Ailsa M. wants to know what makes my dog Zoey the happiest? Zoey loves doing the zoomies! She

doesn’t need a huge amount of space but I’m seeing a long and narrow fenced in back yard. The fence is made of a black metal and every time she zooms by you she loves that you reach out and pretend to try to smack her on the butt. She feels like she is flying and it feels amazing! Kimberly W. lost their black Lab Boone. “We'd like to know what happened to her the day she died. She was fine and then just wasn't.” As soon as I read your question my airway got super tight. My chest feels warm, too, like blood is slowly spreading through my chest cavity. From what she’s showing me it feels like an aortic aneurysm. There wasn’t any sharp pain but I feel her spirit left her body before the body completely shut down. She still peeks in the windows! Actually, I see her reflection looking out a window from the couch with her on the inside. If you ever think you see her it’s because her spirit is always near. Thank you to all of you who submitted questions! If I didn’t answer your question or you’d like to learn more about what was relayed, feel free to schedule a reading at www. enlightenedhorizons.com on the Online Booking page. As always I offer a discounted Rescue Readings for animals that have been rescued. The more you know about them the more you can help them adjust to being a part of your pack!

and female adults to produce the microfilaria. In the heart, the mature adult produces microfilariae for the next 5 to 7 years. The cycle then repeats itself. The recommenda ons from the American Heartworm Society (AHS) have been updated in 2018. These guidelines are based on the 2016 Triennial Symposium of the American Heartworm Society. Here is a summary of the updates and changes: Diagnos cs: Most clinics have the an gen test made by Idexx or Abaxis for heartworm. These tests can test for heartworm alone or combined with tes ng for ck borne diseases. The AHS is also recommending doing microfilaria tes ng. Tes ng for microfilaria is what veterinarians used to do before the advent of the an gen test. Preven on: The AHS recommends year-round administra on of an approved heartworm preven ve drug because of the documenta on of resistant subpopula ons of heartworm. They also recommend using a bug repellent to reduce the risk of your dog being bi en by mosquitoes. It is also recommended

to avoid taking your dog outside at peak mosquito ac vity, which is dawn and dusk. Another way to reduce the risk is by elimina ng mosquito friendly environments. This is done by removing standing water whereever possible. Breeding grounds for mosquitos are found in buckets, birdbaths, stagnant ponds just to name a few. Heartworm has been diagnosed in all 50 states and around the world. Reloca on of microfilaremic dogs and expansion of the disease in our wild canids are contribu ng factors. Another extremely important reason for the spread of heartworm disease is the rise in temperature and humidity needed to support heartworm. With these changes, the ingested microfilaria matures into the infec ve stage (third stage larvae) in the intermediate host, the mosquito. Current heartworm preventa ve medicines are effec ve, but there is concern for the growing pockets of resistant heartworm popula ons.

Sara Moore is a psychic for people and pets who oﬀers private and group readings. Visit her website at www.enlightenedhorizons.com.

Judith K. Herman, DVM, CVH Animal Wellness Center Augusta, Maine www.mainehomeopah cvet.com

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ZOLA from page 1 The 2019 Field of Challengers has been chosen: Cooper (springer spaniel) – “Anything to do with a tennis ball, I’m on it!” Handlers: Saylor and Jeanine Salica Sassy (golden retriever) – “I love, love, love the water!” Handler: John Crawford Tache (curly-haired) – “That’s French for spot!” Handler: Viking Gustafson Ta oo (papillon) – “10 tons of ’tude in a 7-pound sack!” Handler: Lisa Lane (Alternate: Charlie (dachshund) “A registered ground-support service dog!” – Handler: Paul Schafer) Zola and challengers will stand up, sit down, roll over, and act silly (or not at all) before an adoring crowd. This year’s chosen dogs will be expected to complete three events within an 8-minute me limit: Dockside Obstacle Course — Dog and handler will nego ate a maze of lobster traps, piles of rope, buoys, and other funky dockside paraphernalia. Dinghy Hop — Dog and handler will scramble in and out of a very unstable dinghy that’s tethered to a ﬂoat. Freestyle — Each dog (and their person) will show off his or her special talents…. No holds are barred during this segment— dogs have tied bowlines, sung sea chanteys, climbed ladders, danced in costume, and “cooked” lobsters

in the past. There’s no telling what this year’s crop will come up with to entertain the crowd.. The 2019 Esteemed Panel of Judges will be April Thibodeau from long- me sponsor and local petsupply emporium Loyal Biscuit (stores in Bangor/Brewer, Belfast, Camden/ Rockport, Rockland, and Waterville); Ka e Griﬃn, cer ﬁed canine swim coach and owner /founder of Water Bark Wellness in Camden; and Ruth Woodbury Starr from 250 Main Hotel in Rockland, “where dogs are welcome, and if your dog will vouch for you, you are welcome too!” The verbal an cs and howling puns of emcees Mike Joyce and Alan Sprague, from WERU-FM’s call-in show “Boat Talk” will add to the fun.

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New this year will be a waterrescue demonstra on, in which a burly Newfoundland will show off their safety and retrieval skills for the crowd. The pawsome event will kick off with a furry procession of canine compe tors at 10:15 on the show grounds. The official trials will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the waterfront. Admission to the trials is included in the price of a show cket; children under the age of 12 always get in free. Please note: Only pre-entered dogs may compete and only service animals (preferably marked as such) are allowed on show grounds. Please leave Fido and Fifi at home—you can tell them all about it later! As always, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine and the Boatyard Dog® Trials will offer show a endees a chance to help support local midcoast animal shelters. Anyone can come by Tent B to make a dona on to the shelters at any me during the show

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Peas and Cues Does your dog really understand?

Ko'pincha itlarimiz ularga DOGS aytadigan gaplarimizni tushunishi kerak, deb hisoblaymiz va ko'pincha itlarga nima qilishni ay shni xohlaymiz. Holbuki, agar ARE ularga ma'lum so'zlar ularga tegishli bo'lgan aniq ma'nolarga ega bo'lishlariga yordam bermasak, AWESOME! ularni qo'lga kiri sh uchun juda ko'p vaqt talab qilishi mumkin. Unless you speak Uzbek, your eyes probably glazed over slightly as you looked at that gibberish-laden first paragraph. Three words may have popped out at you though because your brain has been wired to latch onto something that is familiar. All creatures, including us, are subjected to an infinite range of s muli* each and every day which may or may not affect what we do or how we act. It wouldn’t make sense for us to respond to everything - that would be a huge waste of our valuable energy (such as “Oh look! A bird!” when there are birds everywhere, all the me). We pay a en on to things that have meaning to us (“that damned bird just pooped on me!”). Whether we realize it or not, we are con nuously filtering out extraneous informa on. We can certainly make a conscious decision to no ce specific things, but for the most part, our autofilters keep us focused on what has the poten al to affect us. What does this mean for dog training? Dogs are not verbal creatures, so they do not automa cally tune in to the

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words we say. Instead, they focus on what they do understand: movement, body language, visual informa on, consequence. Our words are like the Uzbek gibberish above with perhaps a few meaningful ones tossed in there somewhere. Words which have a history of being paired many mes with something valuable are the only ones that become meaningful. Example: When we want to teach our dogs that

certain words have meaning to them, e.g., get a behavior on cue, it’s most efficient and effec ve to do it in a very specific way. Sure, "ANY trainer, using ANY method, can train ANY animal, to do ANY behavior, given enough me.” (Bob Bailey) The ques on is, “Is there a way to do it that’s most efficient and clean and that’s most fun and rewarding for the animal?” The answer is an empha c “YES!” When we are asking our dogs to do something, for example, "lie down", we tend to provide lots of informa on to them in conjunc on with our words. They, in turn, will filter out what is extraneous. That o en means they filter out our words. Typical Scenario: We say “down” while we point to the floor. Dog lies down (maybe). We think the dog is responding to the verbal cue “down” but he’s probably responding to the visual gesture of poin ng to the floor instead. We have prac ced a messy pa ern of: 1. Verbal/Visual cues together (or “new/old” cues) 2. Behavior 3. Perhaps a reward If we really pay a en on to what we are doing and not just saying, we can figure out what our dog is responding to most. Experiment! If you sit s ll in a chair with your dog in front of you, will your dog lie down if you say, “down”? Remember not to move a muscle except those required to say “down.” If he lies down, GREAT! He understands a verbal-only cue, which really is pre y amazing! If he doesn’t, he just needs a bit of help to make that cue more meaningful. The pa ern above needs only a bit of tweaking to become more efficient.

Here’s the magic formula: 1. New Cue 2. Old Cue 3. Behavior-MARK** 4. Reward 5. Repeat ad nauseam (in many sessions - don’t drill your poor pup!) 6. New cue, wait a few seconds to see if your pup responds. If yes, you are on your way! If not, con nue 1-5. In prac ce, it would look like this: 1. Say “down” only once, then - pause a second 2. Point to the floor 3. MARK** the moment he lies down 4. Reward him with something he loves 5. Repeat ad nauseam 6. Say "down," wait a few seconds to see if your pup responds. If yes, you are on your way! If not, con nue 1-5. By separa ng the new cue from the old cue (in this case, the verbal from the visual), you are helping to highlight the new cue, to make it stand out more. When we mix them by doing them simultaneously, the new cue gets lost and filtered out. Have fun with this and test your dog’s understanding of verbal cues. If he does well at “down” when you are si ng in a chair, can he s ll do it when you are hopping up and down? Remember to reward him generously for his efforts! If he doesn’t respond, it’s not his fault - he just needs more guidance from you. Happy Training! *s muli, “a detectable change in the internal or external environment.” **using a clicker or a verbal marker such as “yes!”

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I am a Carolina Dog, a breed that long ago owned Na ve American people. We were designed by natural selec on to be so intelligent and physically superior that we survived without human help. My great-grandfather was caught from the wild. I can offer advice based on the natural ins ncts and a ributes of wild dogs. In addi on, my adop ve person and I have had lots of training classes and other experiences. Some humans call themselves Mom or Dad of their dog, but I refer to my human, tongue in cheek, as Boss. Much as I love her, I admit she has many of the same odd no ons as most humans, so I can relate to other pet dogs with problem humans. If I can’t help, at least I can offer sympathy, and we can have some fun talking about our amazing humans. Please send your ques ons! Bammy, 280 Pond Rd., Newcastle, ME 04553, or email: askbammy@ dewater.net. Dear Bammy, The awfullest thing happened to me when I was just patrolling my own yard. The garbage can usually smells like old coffee and moldy stuff – not worth a second sniff. But early this morning I smelled an animal, but nobody I’ve ever met. I sneaked around behind the garbage

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can and saw a pointy li le black face looking at me. It was sort of like a cat, but it sure didn’t smell like one. Being a friendly sort of dog, I did a play bow to it. It stamped its front feet and glared at me. So I ran around the garbage can the other way to see the back end of it. It had a big black and white tail raised up over its back, and it squirted in my face just like Dad’s garden hose.

Only it wasn’t water. Baaad! I fell over backwards and scooted away. I couldn’t open my eyes, and the smell made me choke and gag. I whined and rolled on the grass and pawed at my eyes un l I could see a li le bit. Then I ran up to the house and barked hard at the door. Dad let me in, but he immediately started yelling at me to get out!! He brought out a pail of water that smelled pre y bad of something else and started pouring it on me. I ran away, of course, and I saw that he’d le the house door open a li le. He yelled at me, but I zipped in and started rolling on the rug. He chased me around while I rubbed and rolled on everything I could reach. He was really mad, but he stopped yelling. He sweet talked me outdoors again and bathed me over and over with the warm odd-smelling water. My eyes felt be er, and we calmed down. The whole house s ll smells awful, and Mom isn’t speaking to me. Now I know that smell is a black and white animal about the size of a cat, and it can shoot the world’s worst stuﬀ into a dog’s face. Seems as if Dad was saying “Skunk.”

Do you know anything about skunk, Bammy? How can I kill it or chase it away? Sincerely, Dad’s S nky Buddy Dear Buddy, No, no, no! Stay away from that animal! When we smell it, Boss yells, “Look out! Skunk!” I know that “look out!” means that she’s going to trip over me or something is about to crash down on me. The ﬁrst skunk I saw was outside an open window at night. Phew! I barked and Boss came to look. She sounded really scared when she said “Skunk! Look out!” and we ran away from the window. So when you smell that smell, just shut your nose and look somewhere else. Don’t even look at it! I never run away, of course. I just pretend I was planning to go somewhere else anyway. Mind over nose, Buddy! Bammy The Ask Bammy column is intended for humor and entertainment. If your dog has behavioral issues please contact a veterinarian or professional trainer.

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Forever in Our Hearts For so many our dogs are our best friends, members of our family. When we lose them it is devasta ng and can hurt as much as the loss of one of our human family members. Below you will ﬁnd professionals that will provide you with compassionate care during your me of loss as well as some op ons to memorialize your loved one.

hey say that a picture speaks a thousand words, but it’s not just photographs that can help us remember the loved ones, furry and furless. In fact, crea ng beau ful images in photographs, pain ngs, drawings or another art form is a beau ful — and meaningful — way to honor our beloved animal friends. Maine, especially, is full of ar sts ready to lend their talents to fur families. And for families dealing with loss having a way to create a memorial is an important part of the grieving process. The American Veterinary Medical Associa on suggests that art can help owners and pet loved ones work through their grief, including embracing the memories of your pet through pictures, tributes in wri ng

and art. But you don’t have to be cra y or ar s c to create art. While your pet is s ll bringing a smile to your face with their adorable an cs, take a moment to capture images of them doing all the things they love. Look to simple moments like taking a nap in a patch of sun, or focus your a en on to their body parts. Some ideas to spark your own crea vity: • Love Fido’s special marking on his belly or somewhere else? Focus your smartphone or camera on those areas. • Think outside the box: Look for the heart shapes in your pet’s paws (hint: it’s generally the upside down shape of their paws) or create an image from your pet’s point of view by standing behind your pet as they look out the window or prepare to start chasing a ball or Frisbee.

• Choose a me of day or a special ritual and take a photograph of your pet every day for a month (or once a month) doing that ritual. • Pay a en on to the things around you. Going for a walk in wet sand? Your pet will leave footprints along with you. Have someone take a photograph of your footprints side by side with your pet. For cat owners, consider pu ng your cat’s paw over your hand or create a heart shape on their fur with your own hands.

• Get in the picture. If you have someone who can take a photograph of you with your pet, do it. It could be a professional pet photographer, your friend or loved one. Alternately, you could consider inves ng in a Bluetooth shu er release and a GorillaPod tripod to mount your smartphone or a small camera on and have fun crea ng images while your pet’s not paying a en on to the camera.

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MEMORIES from page 8 • Consider a special end of life photo — or art — session. While these types of sessions can be diﬃcult, having images you can look back at and enjoy will help with the healing process. Always ask your ar st what he or she recommends and don’t postpone any later than necessary. It can be even more diﬃcult to be willing to do this kind of session when you’re worried about deadlines or your pet is just not feeling it. If you’re looking to honor a pet that has passed away, consider se ng up an area of your home that is a small memorial. Choose a beau ful container for their ashes and choose a favorite photo or two that you can place near it. If your vet helps your pet cross the

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rainbow bridge, ask to he vet to do a nose print and a paw print in both clay and ink. If you wear jewelry, consider asking for some fur to be clipped from your pet and enlist an ar st to help you create wearable art that includes some of its ashes and fur. Because a er all, your pet is worth it. And you are too.

we all know can be sudden and unexpected, or we have an aging pet and know the “decision” is going to have to be made to end the suffering. We started our business to fill a need for local and compassionate pet crema on and mely closure for pet owners. Some customers choose to make pre-arrangements sta ng their wishes and the service they want for their pet; they also get to meet the person performing the crema on and see the facility. It provides some peace of mind and comfort. If your pet is euthanized at your veterinarian’s office, you s ll have the choice on where your pet is cremated. Your pet can be picked up by the crematorium you choose, or if you prefer, you can transport your pet to the facility. At home euthanasia performed by your veterinarian is another op on we see more now. A er the procedure, the pet can be picked up at the owner’s home by a crematory operator or brought to the facility by the owner. We have found from talking to our customers, knowing about us before they had to make a decision

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to euthanize made things a li le less bewildering and painful and gave them some peace. We oﬀer them one on one care from the beginning to a few days later when they return to pick up the ashes. Our customers are so grateful knowing their furry family member was truly handled with compassion and respect. So when asked how can you do this type of service, this is why, it helps heal the heart. It’s important for people to know that they do have choices; it’s not a subject that one wants to talk about or even think about prior to needing the service. We have met the most wonderful caring people. We truly enjoy hearing about the lives of their pets and how the pets aﬀected their lives sharing their uncondi onal love with them and being part of the family. A er a life me of companionship and uncondi onal love, our pets deserve our compassion and respect for their end care.

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Training Your Performance Dog Agility, Obedience, Tracking by Carolyn Fuhrer

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Most people think of tracking with their dogs as being out in a field or fields and woods. There are two tracking events that use fields and woods. A TD (Tracking Dog) test is held in a grassy field; a TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) is held in fields and woods. Yet there is a whole other world of tracking that many people know li le about – urban tracking. AKC offers two titles in urban tracking: an introductory title,

TDU (Tracking Dog Urban) and an advanced title, a VST (Variable Surface Tracker). These tests are held at college campuses, schools, business parks, and other urban areas that offer a mix of pavement, grass, buildings, and

other non-vegetative surfaces such as the infield of a baseball field or bark mulch. The thing I like best about urban tracking is that there are so many areas available to train. So, if you enjoy tracking, you can really extend your range of possible sites, to prac ce by doing some urban tracking. A few weeks ago, we spent a wonderful weekend teaching dogs to track in the City of Rockland, nice views, good food, and fun tracking opportuni es. By including urban tracking in your training, you can s ll track when grass in the ﬁelds is too high and needs to be mowed or if it is not the me of the year you want to be in the woods. By teaching urban tracking, you and your dog can track almost all year long. Keep your tracking gear in your car and put out a small track when you run an errand. Opportuni es are all around us. In tracking, we are teaching the dog to follow the human scent the dog is shown at the start. In urban tests, there are no physical obstacles. The rules state “the level of physical difficulty should be such that it will permit all AKC

breeds and handlers of any age to participate. Ordinary stair steps are not considered to be an obstacle.” AKC tracking tests verify the dog’s ability to recognize and follow human scent while adapting to changing scenting conditions. The test is designed to be as practical as possible. The team of handler and dog working in tracking is a wonderful thing to watch. The dog is the only one who can detect the scent. The handler must learn to understand what the dog is communicating and trust the dog. The handler is there to understand and support the dog’s work. Few dog sports require the understanding, patience, and teamwork necessary over an extended period of time that is demonstrated by successful tracking teams. Interested in learning about urban tracking? An Introduc on to Urban Tracking workshop will be held in Augusta on September 14, 2019. For more informa on, e-mail carolyn@dogsatnorthstar.com or call 207-691-2332. Find out about a whole new world of scent work opportuni es for your dog.

Carolyn Fuhrer has earned over 100 AKC tles with her Golden Retrievers, including 2 Champion Tracker tles. She has recently become an AKC Tracking Judge. Carolyn is the owner of North Star Dog Training School in Somerville, Maine. She has been teaching people to understand their dogs for over 30 years. You can contact her with ques ons, sugges ons and ideas for her column by e-mailing carolyn@dogsatnorthstar.com.

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The Wisdom of Rota ng Your Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 1 For this month and the next, my column will be authored by Kate Dutra, my co-host on The Woof Meow Show and our Opera ons Manager at Green Acres Kennel Shop. I have asked Kate to update her ar cle, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alterna ng Dietsâ&#x20AC;? which ďŹ rst appeared in our newsle er in May of 2005. With the current concern about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and a possible, but as of yet unsubstan ated link to what we feed our pets in the news, we thought an update on the wisdom of rota ng what you feed your pet was in order. This is part 1 of that series. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Don Hanson

WORDS, WOOFS & MEOWS by Guest Columnist Kate Dutra, CPDT-KA

Would You Be Healthy If You Ate the Same Thing At Every Meal? Tokyo turnips dipped in cilantro hummus; a ham, cheese, and le uce sandwich on organic sevengrain bread; raw pepper, tomatoes, and cucumbers; a handful of pretzels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is what comprised my lunch today. Overall, most would agree that it was a healthy, well-balanced meal. Now, what if I ate this same meal every day, twice a day, for several years? Is that s ll considered healthy and well balanced? Probably not. Why then do we deem this acceptable for our canine and feline companions? Pet food companies, veterinarians, breeders, and others have convinced us that changing our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; food is diďŹ&#x192;cult and will result in diges ve upset. Intui vely we know our pets should have more variety in their diet; however, there is also a grain of truth to the tummy troubles. If animals have been ea ng only one food for several months or longer, it is only natural that they will experience

diges ve upset, and possibly diarrhea, when their GI tracts are exposed to other types of food. The reality is that many companies do not want us to change our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; food because it impacts their bo om line. Fortunately, several companies now oďŹ&#x20AC;er their foods with a variety of animal protein sources and have made adjustments in their diets to allow for a smooth transi on from one type of food to another. While this is a good start, it is insuďŹ&#x192;cient. When speaking of dietary rota on, it is not just limited to rota ng within a brand of food, but also rota ng among brands as well as food types.

The reasons for dietary rota on are many. The most obvious is to increase our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exposure to a variety of meat sources, thus giving them varia on in both macronutrients and micronutrients. Whether it is kibble, canned, freezedried, or raw, varying the meals between red meats, poultry, ďŹ sh and some of the more novel protein sources, can be a simple way to beneďŹ t our companion's nutri onal well-being. By rota ng brands, even when using the same meat protein, we are increasing the odds of some small varia ons in diet. All chickens (turkey, pigs, etc.) are not created equal. For example, one company may source their chicken from a poultry farm in the Mid-West and another from New York. Both farms may be Cer ďŹ ed Organic, but the soil in the Midwest has diďŹ&#x20AC;erent nutrients than the soil in New York. Addi onally, the air and water quality will vary, and the farms may be using dissimilar poultry feeds. This results in small diďŹ&#x20AC;erences between the chickens, and as we learn more about nutri on, we are discovering that these diďŹ&#x20AC;erences ma er. Another ra onale for brand rota on is the vitamin and mineral packs that are o en supplemented in pet foods. While all of these packs should meet industry standards, there will be some varia on because many of these vitamin and mineral packs are proprietary blends manufactured for speciďŹ c pet food companies. Additionally, we still do not understand everything there is to know about nutrition. Nutrition is a very complex science and one that shifts with evolution and the environment. Currently, we are

experiencing an apparent increase of (DCM) in dogs (and a few cats). It has yet to be determined if there even is a link between diet and DCM, or what that link may be, but we do know that many of the dogs in the analysis did not have any variation in their feeding. If it is concluded that something in diet plays a role in DCM, had those dogs been on a rotational diet, there is the possibility that they may have had less exposure to whatever is causing the increase in DCM. In our world of genetically modifying everything, who is to say that we have not damaged the bioavailability or essential makeup of some nutrients? Furthermore, recalls and shortages do happen. If your pet can only eat one food, and that food is recalled or unavailable for some reason, you may ďŹ nd yourself ďŹ&#x201A;oundering for what to do. If, however, you have introduced mul ple foods and proteins to your pet, you will have other op ons available. It is essen al also to have an alterna ve protein because when there is a shortage in an ingredient, it is likely to impact mul ple lines of pet food. A ďŹ nal reason to change up our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diets is boredom. There is a middle ground between crea ng a picky eater and oďŹ&#x20AC;ering a variety. We control so much in our petsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worlds, and uninten onally deprive them of choice and experiences, and this is an easy way to enrich their environment. Next month, we will explore transi oning your pet to a variety of diets, what to do about those pets that truly have sensi vi es to foods, warming and cooling foods and other ques ons such as these.

Kate Dutra is the Opera ons Manager at Green Acres Kennel Shop ( greenacreskennel.com ) in Bangor, ME where she has been helping people with their pets since 1992. She is a Cer ďŹ ed Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and is commi ed to PPGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guiding Principles and the Pain-Free, Force-Free, and Fear-Free training, management, and care of all pets. Kate co-hosts a weekly radio show and podcast, The Woof Meow Show, that airs on Z62 Retro Radio WZON (AM620) and WKIT 103.3-HD3 and is streamed at h p://www.wzonam.com/ every Saturday at 9 AM. Podcasts of the show are available at h p:// woofmeowshow.libsyn.com/, the Apple Podcast app, and at Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog: www.words-woofs-meows.com. The opinions in this post are those of Kate Dutra and Don Hanson.

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RESCUE OF THE MONTH: POPE MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF KNOX COUNTY Celebra ng 30 Years of Giving Homeless & Abandoned Animals a Second Chance By Susan Spisak The 501 (c) 3 Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County (PMHSKC) was highlighted in the Downeast Dog News in 2016 when they opened their new 10,000 sq. . state-of-the-art facility at 25 Bu ermilk Lane in Thomaston. I wanted to check back to learn how they have aided their mission of caring for and placing unwanted and abandoned animals in loving homes and see how they’re celebra ng 30 years as an independent non-proﬁt, so I called their Execu ve Director Tracy Sala and was quickly reminded how friendly and hands-on she is – she chuckled and said she was ﬁxing one of their vacuum cleaners, but she was happy to put that aside. “We love the new building,” said Tracy of their lighter and brighter facility. “What’s more important is that the animals seem to love the new building.” And the public likes it, so more people stop in, which facilitates adop ons. “We’re so incredibly fortunate, we feel that every day,” she said of their home.

Their facility with interes ng features such as extra-large dog kennels and garage door “walls” that allow fresh air and sunshine in, along with two older buildings, provides plenty of space for their animals – dogs, cats, ki ens, pocket pets, and rabbits. All these aspects make for less stressed animals – they’re more relaxed and showcase be er. They’re o en overwhelmed during “ki en season,” but they’re able to free up shelter space by relying on fosters (and can use more). Another plus is the fostered felines aren’t suscep ble to upper respiratory infec ons and they’re socialized in home environments. These ki ens are more robust, wellrounded, and appeal to adopters. (They also have a “Senior to Senior” cat program – fees are waived for felines 8 years and up, humans 60 years and up.) Tracy said they kicked oﬀ their 30th Anniversary year-long celebra on on January 1 with an open house complete with light fare and a nostalgia corner ﬁlled with historical shelter pieces. In May, they hosted the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at their “Business A er Hours” to

share their mission. On Aug. 14th, they’re hos ng an exci ng 30th event, “Bark + Brew in the Barn,” which will be held at Harmony Hill Farm, 1140 North Pond Road in Warren. There will be a 30th spin on their 12th Annual “Eat for Pete’s Sake” on September 19. PMHSKC supporters and restaurant patrons dine out at par cipa ng local restaurants – those restaurants graciously donate back a por on of the day’s sales. And in lieu of their “Whisker Walk,” they’re hoping to have a special “Canine Carnival” at the end of September – details will be posted on their website. PMHSKC has much to celebrate including their countless innova ve programs such as the Spay Neuter Assistance Voucher Program, Humane Educa on and the Slumber Party, a foster-to-adopt scenario. “It is a wonderful program all around, for making the right match for everybody,” Tracy said of the adop on program. Everyone involved with PMHSKC should be proud of the accomplishments across three decades and the value they add to the animals and the many communi es they support.

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He’s an adorable guy but is a high energy dog and needs a lot of room to run. We think he’d do best in a home with adults only or older children. He knows some basic commands, but he does need further training. He is treat mo vated, and that makes training a bit easier. If you have an ac ve lifestyle, Remy could be a good companion! Come meet him and ask about scheduling a “slumber party” if you feel he may be a good ﬁt.

She’s one of those surprising dogs: if you walk by her kennel, you might think she’s something of a beast; but get her out for a walk or even a stop in the Community Room, and you will see that she is actually a great dog. The kennel staﬀ and dog walkers all love her! Would do best in a home without kids or cats. House trained, crate trained, and up-to-date on all her shots. Loves toys, car rides, and baths.

For informa on on their programs, events, shelter hours, adop on, dona on, and volunteer info, visit hskcme.org. Pope Memorial Humane Society, 25 Bu ermilk Lane, Thomaston, (207) 594-2200